Personalize Your Silhouette Cameo

Words can't express how much I LOVE my Silhouette Cameo!  It is so user-friendly, and the possibilities are literally endless.  One of the MILLION things I really like about it is the fact that you can personalize it and make it your own.  I made a quick little picture tutorial on how to customize the control panel.  Here is what you need to do:

Step One:  Go to the Silhouette Software (must download to use) and double click on the Control Panel icon in your library.  It is one of the free 51 designs that comes with the Cameo, so it will automatically show up in the software library.  Also, do not re-size... it will fit perfect!

Drag the design to the top left corner so you don't waste as much paper.

Step Two:  Choose the paper, cardstock, fabric, vinyl, etc. that you want your control panel to be made out of.  I chose a polka-dot cardstock because it can be displayed anytime of the year.  I do plan to change it out soon for Valentine's Day, though. 
     Next, click on "Send to Silhouette" button (6th icon from left at top of software screen).  Follow the prompted steps and adjust blade settings as needed for the material you chose.  Place material on mat, load mat into the Silhouette, and press "Cut page". 



Cut out pattern for Control Panel



Step Three:  Remove the plastic covering from the Control Panel.  I was really nervous to do this at first, but using a small craft spatula helps to get it out of its little "grooves". 

Step Four:  Simply place your cut out material into the control panel slot.  Place the plastic covering back onto the control panel.  Congrats!!  You now have your own customized Silhouette Cameo. :)